VMR0006 Energy Efficiency and Fuel Switch Measures in Thermal Applications
VMR0006 is a household & community methodology used by 230 projects on Verra. Registry records show 53,353,430 tonnes issued and 42.6% of them retired.
Key figures
Projects
230
Countries
39
Credits issued
53,353,430 t
Credits retired
22,739,423 t
Retired share of issued
42.6%
Projects yet to issue
66.5%
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database, as used by the Methodology Lab · Data as of June 2026
ICVCM status
Methodology withdrawn from ICVCM assessment.
- VMR0006 Energy Efficiency and Fuel Switch Measures in Thermal Applications - 1.2
The CCP label is applied to credits by the registry, issuance by issuance. An approved methodology means credits from projects using it can be eligible; it does not mean every credit carries the label.
CORSIA programme relevance
Whether the programmes this methodology is used on are approved by ICAO. Programme level only; unit eligibility depends on dates, authorisation and each programme's exclusions.
- Verra 2024 to 2026: approved · 2027 to 2029: approved
Where it is used
- India 113 projects
- Malawi 11 projects
- Kenya 8 projects
- Uganda 7 projects
- Rwanda 6 projects
- Vietnam 5 projects
- Zambia 5 projects
- Philippines 5 projects
- Madagascar 5 projects
- Tanzania 4 projects
Source: Registry records · Data as of 1 June 2026
Issuance by vintage
| Vintage | Issued (tCO₂e) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 5,696,061 |
| 2024 | 9,246,080 |
| 2023 | 14,568,346 |
| 2022 | 15,020,533 |
| 2021 | 5,932,159 |
| 2020 | 1,434,280 |
| 2019 | 1,078,595 |
| 2018 | 96,304 |
| 2017 | 61,363 |
| 2016 | 57,939 |
| 2015 | 48,380 |
| 2014 | 32,045 |
| 2013 | 31,698 |
| 2012 | 30,666 |
| 2011 | 18,630 |
| 2010 | 351 |
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database · Data as of June 2026
Projects using VMR0006
230 project pages in the CRBN.credit database, largest issuance first.
EASY BREATHE INDIA SMART COOKSTOVE PROGRAM
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Eastern DRC Cookstove Project - Tanganyika
Verra · DR Congo · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Ecozone Improved Cooking Stove (ICS) Project in Nepal
Verra · Nepal · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Energy Efficient Cookstove Project by Maniurja Climate Conserva
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Enhancing Lives of communities by distribution of Cookstoves
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Enhancing livelihood of rural communities in India through improved cook stoves by Shri Maa
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
GLOBAL COOKSTOVE PROGRAM (EKI - Pink City)
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Global Cookstove Program (EKI Phase 07)
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Global Cookstove Program (EKI Phase 08)
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Global Cookstove Program (EKI Phase 09)
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Global Cookstove Program (EKI Phase 10)
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Global Cookstove Program (EKI Phase 13)
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Global Cookstove Program (EKI Phase 14)
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Global Cookstove Program (EKI Phase 15)
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Global Cookstove Program (EKI Phase 16)
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Global Cookstove Program (EKI Phase 17)
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Global Cookstove Program (EKI Phase 18)
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Global Cookstove Program (EKI Phase 19)
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Global Cookstove Program (EKI Phase 20)
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Global Cookstove Program (Phase 21)
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Global Cookstove Program (Phase 22)
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Global Cookstove Program (Phase 23)
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Global Cookstove Program (Phase 24)
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Global Cookstove Program (Phase 25)
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Global Cookstove Program (Phase 26)
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Related methodologies
Same scope, with a more favourable ICVCM decision.
- VM0050 Energy Efficiency and Fuel-Switch Measures in Cookstoves 24 projects · CCP-Approved
Questions about VMR0006
How many projects use VMR0006?
230 projects, in 39 countries, as of June 2026.
Is VMR0006 approved by the ICVCM?
Methodology withdrawn from ICVCM assessment.
How much of the credits issued under VMR0006 have been retired?
42.6%, or 22,739,423 of 53,353,430 tonnes.